Every week, someone arrives in Oaxaca, opens their Uber app, and watches it spin. No drivers. No results. Just a loading screen in a city that, by all appearances, should have ride-hailing by now. It’s one of the most searched questions about visiting Oaxaca, and the answer is more interesting than a simple yes or…
Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most culturally complex destinations — and that’s exactly what makes it extraordinary. Home to 16 officially recognized indigenous groups, each with their own language, traditions, and way of life, this is a place where pre-Hispanic culture isn’t preserved in museums — it’s still actively lived. The Zapotec and Mixtec roots…
Hurricane season is here — and for Oaxaca’s Pacific coast, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the more active seasons in recent years. If you’re visiting or living in Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, Mazunte, or anywhere along the Oaxacan coast between May and November, this is worth reading. Not to alarm you — hurricanes…
After 8 years of riding around Oaxaca, it finally happened—my bike got stolen. If you’re locking your bike up in the street here, do it at your own risk. Honestly, it was just a matter of time. Bike theft is pretty common in Oaxaca City. Having a bike in the city is super convenient. There…
You can’t miss them — there is an OXXO on every other corner it seems these days. They’ve become a go-to for quick errands and late-night cravings. But while they do offer convenience, it’s worth taking a closer look at what that convenience is really doing. The Good OXXO is undeniably handy. You can pay…
Mexican idioms, sayings, and everyday expressions are where Spanish stops sounding like a textbook and starts coming to life. They’re the playful twists, sharp observations, and cultural shortcuts that locals use to connect, joke, and speak their minds. Learning them doesn’t just boost your Spanish—it shows you’re embracing the culture, and locals will love it….
I’m going to be honest—you’ll need a bit of Spanish while visiting Oaxaca. It shouldn’t be a big surprise: most people here don’t speak English. Sure, hotel staff, tour guides, and some restaurant workers in tourist areas will—but in small shops, taxis, markets and street food stalls, English is rare. That said, don’t worry. A…
They’re less than 100km apart on the same stretch of Pacific coastline. They both have warm weather, beautiful water, and fresh seafood. But Huatulco and Puerto Escondido are about as different as two beach towns can be — and choosing the wrong one for your travel style can leave you feeling like you ended up…
Monte Albán is one of those places that earns its reputation. I’ve lived in Oaxaca for over ten years, and I still think it’s one of the most impressive things you can do in the region — not just as a tick-the-box tourist sight, but as a genuinely moving experience. Standing on a flattened mountaintop…
There’s no bad time to visit Oaxaca. But there are definitely better times — depending on what you’re after. The classic answer is “October to February for the best weather” — and that’s not wrong. But it’s incomplete. It misses the two events that most justify making the trip in the first place. It doesn’t…